Kelvin Young, RSS, held a sound healing session for colleagues and clients earlier this week in honor of Social Workers Month. While attendees relaxed on mats, he played crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, gong, ocean drum, chimes and other healing instruments (tools) to activate the relaxation re... .. read more..
Hartford and its surrounding communities are buzzing with spring events. Many entities have reached out to the IOL to share resources, promote mental health awareness and connect with our community. The Family Resource Center will be supporting and attending these upcoming events. Saturday, March... .. read more..
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Rushford CSP case managers Jonathan Reyes Charbonier, lead Shikari Tavares, Miosoty Castillo and Jasmine Matos used their “spare” time and recently took interested clients on a fun outing to Spare Time Bowling in Bristol. These outings help clients develop social skills, teaches them to learn how... .. read more..
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Colleagues at Outpatient Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at 73 Cedar Street in New Britain were decked out in green early to share their spirit with clients this St. Patrick’s Day. .. read more..
Recently, three Family Resource Center colleagues from the Institute of Living led a mental health workshop at Zion Church in Bristol. Members enjoyed the program so much they created a mental health committee. This is what community outreach is all about — providing space for healing and allowin... .. read more..
John Santopietro, MD, DFAPA, senior vice president, Hartford HealthCare and physician–in–chief, Behavioral Health Network will be a panelist at this year’s The Future of Mental Healthcare: East 2024 Summit. The gathering focuses on fostering collaboration and building an engaged community of forw... .. read more..
We are pleased to share recent patient comments highlighting the wonderful compassion and expertise shown by the team of caregivers at Natchaug. Thank you all for what you do every day! .. read more..
Ridge colleagues Jacqueline Magoulas, RN; Lauren Galarneau LCSW, LADC, ADS; Jessica Koeller; and Wendy Lang offered support and expertise to attendees of the recent opioid symposium held at Eastern Connecticut State University. The event brought together experts, community partners and the public... .. read more..
The Institute of Living’s Professionals’ Program has launched a Partial Hospitalization (PHP) option for its clients that will provide a more intensive level of services. The Professionals’ program is designed to meet the specific needs of individuals who may be struggling to balance their work, ... .. read more..
Did you know HHC has four established Colleague Resource Groups that are open to all colleagues? The current groups are: Black and African American Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) SOMOS (formerly Hispanic and Latinx) LGBTQ+ Colleague Resource Groups (CRG) are voluntary colleague-led gr... .. read more..
BHN clinical and research colleagues, trainees, psychiatric technicians, and recovery support specialists are welcome to join this innovative series of educational seminars that explore topics related to understanding and treating psychosis. Each topic addresses a particular aspect of clinical ma... .. read more..
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Congratulations to Manu Sharma, MD, assistant medical director of research and innovation at the Institute of Living, who has been appointed to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Committee on Innovation beginning in May 2024. The Committee on Innovation is a subcommittee of the APA’s Coun... .. read more..
BHN clinical and research colleagues, trainees, psychiatric technicians and recovery support specialists are welcome to join this innovative series of educational seminars that explore topics related to understanding and treating psychosis. Each topic addresses a particular aspect of clinical man... .. read more..
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It’s time to participate again for another chance to have your name drawn to win SWAG this month! Remember you must e-sign your name so we know who you are. Good luck all! .. read more..
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Behavioral Health Network leaders have endorsed trauma-informed care (TIC) as the foundational framework of care and will implement it, with colleague education, over the next few years. To help create the best educational program, a subgroup developed this survey to gauge colleague understanding... .. read more..